UX Design - New Grad

SeatGeek
New York, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward recent graduates comfortable with collaborative design processes and in-office work in New York.

Best fit for

  • Recent design graduates who thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments
    — “partner with engineers and product managers to ensure all our experiences are high quality”
  • Candidates with a strong foundation in UX principles and a willingness to iterate based on feedback
    — “comfortable iterating based on feedback”
  • Individuals who are passionate about live entertainment and user-centric design
    — “help millions of people experience the thrill of live entertainment”

Things to consider

  • Requires at least three days per week in the New York City office during the first year
    — “Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City Office at least 3 days a week during your first year of employment”
  • Compensation is based on individual factors, not just graduation date
    — “Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific UX projects or coursework that demonstrate problem-solving and design iteration
    — “Coursework, projects, or internship experience that demonstrate an understanding of UX principles”
  • Showcase experience with Figma and AI tools like Claude in your design portfolio
    — “Familiarity with design tools like Figma, and AI tools like Claude”
  • Emphasize your ability to work with diverse teams and contribute to collective improvement
    — “Collaboration skills, adept at working with a diverse group of people with different experiences”
  • Demonstrate your curiosity about users and how design can improve their experience
    — “Curiosity about users and passionate about improving their experience through design”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • developing user-centered designs
  • participating in experience reviews
Typical background
UX designvisual design

Skills & requirements

Required

UX DesignUser ResearchCollaborationDesign Tools

Preferred

AI Tools Usage

Stack & domain

UX DesignFigmaAI ToolsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingTicketingUser ExperienceVisual Design

About the role

Original posting from SeatGeek

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we’re simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry.

By catering to both consumers and businesses, we’re powering a new, open entertainment ecosystem where fans have effortless access to experiences, and teams, venues, and shows have seamless access to their audiences. Because everyone should expect more from ticketing.

Make your mark

We’re looking for a bright, curious UX designer who wants to help millions of people experience the thrill of live entertainment. As a member of the User Experience team, you’ll partner with engineers and product managers to ensure all our experiences are high quality, easy to use, solve real problems, and drive long-term business value. 

What you’ll do

Develop and utilize a deep understanding of customer needs, motivations, pain points, and behaviors by working closely with Product Management, Research, and Analytics

Work closely with a cross-functional team of product managers and engineers to deliver high quality and easy to designs that solve real problems and drive long-term business value

Actively participate in experience reviews to refine and improve the quality of your work and the work of the entire user experience team

What you have

You are a college student graduating in the spring/summer of 2027

Coursework, projects, or internship experience that demonstrate an understanding of UX principles

A strong interest and passion in user experience and visual design; you are a design geek! 

Familiarity with design tools like Figma, and AI tools like Claude, and comfortable iterating based on feedback

Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-moving, fan-focused environment

Curiosity about users and passionate about improving their experience through design

Collaboration skills, adept at working with a diverse group of people with different experiences who take pride in mentoring and learning from others

Perks

Equity stake

Discretionary annual bonus

A WFH stipend to support your home office setup

Unlimited PTO

Up to 16 weeks of fully-paid family leave 

401(k) matching 

Student loan matching program

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Up to $25k towards family building, reproductive health services and Gender-affirming care

$500 per year for wellness expenses

Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical

$360 per quarter to spend on tickets to live events

Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music

**Please note you are expected to come into the SeatGeek New York City Office at least 3 days a week during your first year of employment**

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$130,000 USD. This role is equity eligible. In addition, you may receive a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!

To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.

Source: SeatGeek careers

Similar roles